While this campy musical is definitely a no-go for young kids, it's hardly Halloween without a rendition of "Time Warp."

Appropriate for kids 15 and up

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Be careful what you wish for, warns this sinister movie adapted from the 2002 children's book. The eerie secret about a parallel universe might even creep you out.

Appropriate for kids 9 and up

PHOTO: Focus Features

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While it features more witchcraft than Halloween, fans of Mary Poppins will adore the same mix of live action and animation, with a bunch of cute musical numbers to boot.

Appropriate for kids 7 and up

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It's a cult classic for a reason. Johnny Depp's role as the lovable underdog will earn your sympathy every time.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

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If you haven't seen this beloved cartoon short, prepare to set your DVR — local stations usually air it a few weeks before Halloween.

Appropriate for all ages

PHOTO: CBS

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We really can't resist Bette Midler as the ringleader of this wicked trio of witches. Set in Salem, this film can also teach your kids a thing or two about the real history of the Salem witch trials.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Walt Disney Pictures

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Featuring an all-star cast (Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia and Christina Ricci — just to name a few), this film update of the iconic TV show meets all expectations. Your kids will probably love Cousin It just as much as we do.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

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Ricci (who was basically the it-girl of vintage ghoul movies) stars as Kathleen Harvey, the daughter of ghost therapist Dr. James Harvey. She's recruited by the friendliest ghost we've all come to know, helping him finish some unfinished business.

Appropriate for all ages

PHOTO: Universal Pictures

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A group of parapsychologists who end up saving the world from — you guess it, ghosts — will make you want to call them if you're feeling a little weary at night. Brush up on the classic before watching the all-ladies reboot, another one we recommend!

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Columbia Pictures

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Watching Harry grow up with his wizard and witch friends makes the twenty or so times we've seen this that much more worth it. You might want to set aside a week to finish up all eight of these films, but we'll get you started with the first one.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

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The first of Tim Burton's Halloween-worthy works, this zany film is about a ghost who hires a fellow ghost to help rid their home of its new residents. Be prepared to re-watch the "Banana Boat" as you LOL.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Warner Bros.

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A mummy coming back to life is always scary, especially one that has to kill in order to get his human body back. The film's special effects aren't too shabby either.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

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Based on the novel, two young boys try to save their families (and their town) from the odd and frightening members of a dark carnival group.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Walt Disney Pictures

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There's probably nothing more frightening than walking up to your child talking to a staticky TV screen — and that's not even the scariest part. Our takeaway: When you're moving to a new neighborhood, make sure it's not built over a Native American burial ground.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

PHOTO: MGM

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Filmed in black and white, this movie has far more suspenseful moments than cheap horror thrills — a signature of the "Master of Suspense" himself, Alfred Hitchcock.

Appropriate for kids 14 and up

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Another Tim Burton creation makes the list. But this time, it's animated. And finally, we know what happens when you mix two of the biggest holidays.

While this campy musical is definitely a no-go for young kids, it's hardly Halloween without a rendition of "Time Warp."

Appropriate for kids 15 and up

Be careful what you wish for, warns this sinister movie adapted from the 2002 children's book. The eerie secret about a parallel universe might even creep you out.

Appropriate for kids 9 and up

PHOTO: Focus Features

While it features more witchcraft than Halloween, fans of Mary Poppins will adore the same mix of live action and animation, with a bunch of cute musical numbers to boot.

Appropriate for kids 7 and up

It's a cult classic for a reason. Johnny Depp's role as the lovable underdog will earn your sympathy every time.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

If you haven't seen this beloved cartoon short, prepare to set your DVR — local stations usually air it a few weeks before Halloween.

Appropriate for all ages

PHOTO: CBS

We really can't resist Bette Midler as the ringleader of this wicked trio of witches. Set in Salem, this film can also teach your kids a thing or two about the real history of the Salem witch trials.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Walt Disney Pictures

Featuring an all-star cast (Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia and Christina Ricci — just to name a few), this film update of the iconic TV show meets all expectations. Your kids will probably love Cousin It just as much as we do.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

Ricci (who was basically the it-girl of vintage ghoul movies) stars as Kathleen Harvey, the daughter of ghost therapist Dr. James Harvey. She's recruited by the friendliest ghost we've all come to know, helping him finish some unfinished business.

Appropriate for all ages

PHOTO: Universal Pictures

A group of parapsychologists who end up saving the world from — you guess it, ghosts — will make you want to call them if you're feeling a little weary at night. Brush up on the classic before watching the all-ladies reboot, another one we recommend!

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Columbia Pictures

Watching Harry grow up with his wizard and witch friends makes the twenty or so times we've seen this that much more worth it. You might want to set aside a week to finish up all eight of these films, but we'll get you started with the first one.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

The first of Tim Burton's Halloween-worthy works, this zany film is about a ghost who hires a fellow ghost to help rid their home of its new residents. Be prepared to re-watch the "Banana Boat" as you LOL.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Warner Bros.

A mummy coming back to life is always scary, especially one that has to kill in order to get his human body back. The film's special effects aren't too shabby either.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

Based on the novel, two young boys try to save their families (and their town) from the odd and frightening members of a dark carnival group.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Walt Disney Pictures

There's probably nothing more frightening than walking up to your child talking to a staticky TV screen — and that's not even the scariest part. Our takeaway: When you're moving to a new neighborhood, make sure it's not built over a Native American burial ground.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

PHOTO: MGM

Filmed in black and white, this movie has far more suspenseful moments than cheap horror thrills — a signature of the "Master of Suspense" himself, Alfred Hitchcock.

Appropriate for kids 14 and up

Another Tim Burton creation makes the list. But this time, it's animated. And finally, we know what happens when you mix two of the biggest holidays.

While this campy musical is definitely a no-go for young kids, it's hardly Halloween without a rendition of "Time Warp."

Appropriate for kids 15 and up

Be careful what you wish for, warns this sinister movie adapted from the 2002 children's book. The eerie secret about a parallel universe might even creep you out.

Appropriate for kids 9 and up

PHOTO: Focus Features

While it features more witchcraft than Halloween, fans of Mary Poppins will adore the same mix of live action and animation, with a bunch of cute musical numbers to boot.

Appropriate for kids 7 and up

It's a cult classic for a reason. Johnny Depp's role as the lovable underdog will earn your sympathy every time.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

If you haven't seen this beloved cartoon short, prepare to set your DVR — local stations usually air it a few weeks before Halloween.

Appropriate for all ages

PHOTO: CBS

We really can't resist Bette Midler as the ringleader of this wicked trio of witches. Set in Salem, this film can also teach your kids a thing or two about the real history of the Salem witch trials.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Walt Disney Pictures

Featuring an all-star cast (Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia and Christina Ricci — just to name a few), this film update of the iconic TV show meets all expectations. Your kids will probably love Cousin It just as much as we do.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

Ricci (who was basically the it-girl of vintage ghoul movies) stars as Kathleen Harvey, the daughter of ghost therapist Dr. James Harvey. She's recruited by the friendliest ghost we've all come to know, helping him finish some unfinished business.

Appropriate for all ages

PHOTO: Universal Pictures

A group of parapsychologists who end up saving the world from — you guess it, ghosts — will make you want to call them if you're feeling a little weary at night. Brush up on the classic before watching the all-ladies reboot, another one we recommend!

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Columbia Pictures

Watching Harry grow up with his wizard and witch friends makes the twenty or so times we've seen this that much more worth it. You might want to set aside a week to finish up all eight of these films, but we'll get you started with the first one.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

The first of Tim Burton's Halloween-worthy works, this zany film is about a ghost who hires a fellow ghost to help rid their home of its new residents. Be prepared to re-watch the "Banana Boat" as you LOL.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Warner Bros.

A mummy coming back to life is always scary, especially one that has to kill in order to get his human body back. The film's special effects aren't too shabby either.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

Based on the novel, two young boys try to save their families (and their town) from the odd and frightening members of a dark carnival group.

Appropriate for kids 10 and up

PHOTO: Walt Disney Pictures

There's probably nothing more frightening than walking up to your child talking to a staticky TV screen — and that's not even the scariest part. Our takeaway: When you're moving to a new neighborhood, make sure it's not built over a Native American burial ground.

Appropriate for kids 13 and up

PHOTO: MGM

Filmed in black and white, this movie has far more suspenseful moments than cheap horror thrills — a signature of the "Master of Suspense" himself, Alfred Hitchcock.

Appropriate for kids 14 and up

Another Tim Burton creation makes the list. But this time, it's animated. And finally, we know what happens when you mix two of the biggest holidays.